[r82] Rep. Ober ready to serve Hoosiers (11/20/2012)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Start Date:

11/20/2012

Start Time:

12:00 AM

End Date:

11/20/2012

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson.

“Just like a responsible family, we will sit together at our desks on the House floor and in the committee rooms of this building – and work through the monumental issues facing our state,” said newly reelected Speaker of the House, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis).

State Representative David Ober (R-Albion) was sworn in as a new member of the freshman class representing House District 82, which now includes all of Noble County and portions of Allen, Elkhart, LaGrange and Whitley counties.

“I am honored to represent my community in the General Assembly,” said Rep. Ober. “Indiana’s private sector is growing faster than most of the nation because our state’s fiscal prudence, resulting in Indiana being one of only nine states with a triple-A credit rating. I will focus on building an environment that continues to bring employers to our state and encourages them to expand within our borders.”

In October, the House Republican Caucus released their legislative agenda, making it clear that their focus will be on financial integrity, jobs and education. That focus was echoed today as the 69 House Republicans prepared for the upcoming session with a resolve to accomplish those priorities and continue to propel Indiana to be a state where Hoosiers have the ability to own their American Dream.

“It is imperative that we provide the best possible education for the betterment of our state and every Hoosier,” said Rep. Ober. “Students should have the opportunity to go to a school that best fits their needs and enables them to succeed following graduation.”